Falling Leaves Course and Directions

5K COURSE

The 5k Race starts on a light incline for the first half mile. It then flattens out for the rest of the mile (mile 1 is near the corner of Oswego St.). The start of the second mile inclines slightly and finishes flat. The remaining 1.1 mile is pretty much the first mile in reverse. See USATF map

14K COURSE

The 14k Traditional Course starts on a light incline for the first half mile. It then flattens out for the rest of the mile. Mile two continues up a slight incline and starts up a slightly tougher incline up the Parkway. Mile three works it’s way up Valley View and into the park. The next three miles are the scenic but challenging switchbacks and park roads. The next mile is mostly downhill. The rest of the race is the more casual downhill of Oneida and Genesee Streets with a fast finish. See USATF map

GETTING TO THE START

Here’s the way to the Radisson Hotel where the registration, packet pick-up and expo are. The start is on Genesee St. neat the Radisson. See Google map

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